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Patriotism and Matty

Michigan Gov. Granholm, who is both a Canadian and an American citizen, has offered to sell the Michigan border to Canada. Meanwhile, the governor has consistently caused red tape from the state of Michigan to prohibit an American company – … Continue reading

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The monopoly implodes

By Joel Thurtell On the heels of what looks like a colossal screw-up in downsizing its once daily newspapers to a pair of failies, Gannett is dropping another shoe on Detroit. According to the Oakland Press, Gannett plans to close … Continue reading

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HEY, AMERICA: IT’S A LOAN

By Joel Thurtell Can we get something straight between Detroit and America? What the newspaper industry is seeking in Washington is a loan,  L-O-A-N, as in something you borrow and then pay back — with interest. This is not a … Continue reading

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Monopoly, Detroit style

Monopoly, Detroit style 10/16/08 [donation] By Joel Thurtell They don’t get to pass go. They won’t collect two hundred smackers. Nobody issues them a “get out of jail free” card, either. The prison for most of the staff of the … Continue reading

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An investigation you’re not likely to see

There was a time when it was not cool for one company to monopolize an industry. If a business gets too big and controls too much of its market, it may get some unwanted attention from the feds. We have … Continue reading

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